EMS is eligible to secure a variety of federal grants through a variety of federal agencies to support its needs to provide quality patient care in its community. NAEMT has developed a list of funding opportunities with direct access to the grant web page. Below are the required actions to be able to apply for a federal grant.
Register with SAM and Grants.gov
First, you must register with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). The UEI is a 12-character alphanumeric identifier assigned to all entities (public and private companies, individuals, institutions, or organizations) to do business with the Federal Government. Organizations must designate an E-Business Point of Contact (EBiz POC). It can take 7-10 business days to complete the registration process. There is no fee for registering with SAM.
Second, register with Grants.gov where you can find and apply for grants. Be sure to register with Grants.gov after your SAM registration is fully completed. Grants.gov registration is usually completed by the end of the session. There is no fee for registering with Grants.gov.
Visit The Learn Grants Web page
Learn Grants provides information about successfully navigating every phase of the grant management process.
Register with Grants.Gov
Register with Grants.Gov to set up grant filters and be notified when Notice for Funding Opportunities (NOFO) are released.
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Funding Opportunity
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Funding Description
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Eligibility
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NOFO Release Timeframe
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DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program
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Improving first responder services with improved crash data collection, formalizing street names and addressing, and enhancing emergency vehicle warning systems.
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- A political subdivision of a State or territory, defined in the fiscal year (FY) 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) as a unit of government created under the authority of State law. This includes cities, towns, counties, special districts, certain transit agencies, and similar units of local government created under State law.
- A federally recognized Tribal government.
- Metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs).
- A multijurisdictional group of entities from the ones described above (select one lead applicant from group).
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Mid-First Quarter of Calendar Year
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BJA Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program
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Providing death and education benefits to survivors of fallen law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders, and disability benefits to officers catastrophically injured in the line of duty.
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- Law Enforcement
- Firefighters
- First Responders
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Rolling
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FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants
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The primary goal of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) is to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical service organizations. The AFG helps firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources necessary for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards.
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- Fire departments
- State fire training academies
- Emergency medical service organizations
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First Quarter of Calendar Year
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Rural Emergency Medical Services Training
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The purpose of this program is to recruit and train EMS personnel in rural areas with a particular focus on addressing substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring disorders (COD) substance use and mental disorders. SAMHSA recognizes the great need for emergency services in rural areas and the critical role EMS personnel serve across the country.
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Rural emergency medical service agencies operated by a local or tribal government (fire-based and non-fire based) and rural non-profit emergency medical service agencies.
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First Quarter of Calendar Year
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HRSA Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program – Emergency Medical Services Supplement
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The purpose of the EMS Supplement is to enable states to establish or expand programs for the provision of rural EMS by strengthening the EMS workforce in rural areas through recruitment, retention, and financial and operational strategies. The EMS Supplement intends to address and improve EMS workforce challenges in rural areas by offering support and resources to communities struggling with workforce shortages and inconsistent billing practices.
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Eligible applicants are state recipients funded under HRSA-24-002, Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program cooperative agreement.
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First Quarter of Calendar Year
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HRSA Emergency Medical Services for Children State Partnership
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The purpose of this program is to support demonstration projects for the expansion and improvement of emergency medical services for children who need treatment for trauma or critical care.
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- State governments (State EMS Offices)
- Accredited schools of medicine in US
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Mid-Third Quarter of Calendar Year
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EMSGrantsHelp.Com
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The most extensive grant listings database available, offering enhanced features for tracking and submitting grant applications personalized to user needs and project areas
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All
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Year Round
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